Flood Warning Issued for River Thames at Purley Village in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Thames at Purley Village, with flooding of property and roads expected to begin the evening of February 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Thames at Purley Village. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required to protect property.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Purley Village area within the counties of Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. Impact is expected to be most significant for properties and roads situated nearest to the River Thames.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are advised to activate any flood protection products they may have immediately. It is recommended to monitor current river levels through official updates on River Levels Online.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding of property and roads. While further rain showers are possible overnight, the forecast for tomorrow is predominantly dry. However, river levels are expected to continue rising slowly overnight and through tomorrow as water moves downstream following recent rainfall. Levels are predicted to remain high over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was raised at 4:16 PM on February 16, 2026. Flooding is expected to begin from the evening of February 16. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 11:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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